Kylian Mbappé, captain of the French national team, bid an emotional farewell to head coach Didier Deschamps ahead of his final match in charge of Les Bleus, acknowledging that the players failed to give him the ending he deserved during his World Cup journey, after 14 years at the helm of the team.

Farewell Message

The 27-year-old Mbappé posted a message on his social media accounts before France's third-place match against England, saying: "Today will be your last dance... You who gave us so much... We should have given you a better ending, but we failed."

The match against England marks Deschamps' final game with the French team, after taking over in 2012, leading them to the 2018 World Cup title, reaching the 2022 final, and ending France's 2026 World Cup run with a semi-final loss to Spain.

Praise for Deschamps' Career

Mbappé praised his coach, saying: "It is very difficult to put into words what you have given over 14 years, because you were a key figure in reviving this team." He added: "People have not always known how to appreciate your greatness, but time and history will take care of that."

The all-time leading scorer for France, with 64 goals, also expressed gratitude to Deschamps—who captained the team when they won the 1998 World Cup—for giving him the opportunity to represent France on the biggest international stages.

Mbappé said: "I am proud to have been alongside one of the greatest legends of our country. I will only keep wonderful memories of everything we experienced and achieved together." He concluded his message: "I wish you all the best in your new adventure."